Revenue Accounting Manager

ABOUT BESTOW

Bestow is a leading insurance technology platform serving some of the world's largest and most innovative life insurers. We are on a mission to increase financial stability for everyone. Bestow is a team of mission-driven, results-oriented individuals. We offer all employees a remote (contiguous 48 only)/hybrid workplace, meaningful benefits, substantial growth opportunities, and equity.

Bestow participates in the E-Verify Program.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Bestow’s finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and success of the organization. It manages and optimizes the company's financial resources and enables effective decision-making and sustainable growth. Finance comprises various teams, including accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning, providing financial insights and support to facilitate all operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bestow is seeking an experienced Revenue Accounting Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Controller, you will be integral in implementing processes and systems of scale and ensuring accurate technical accounting and compliance as we expand our enterprise business. Your responsibilities will include managing billing operations, providing accurate revenue accounting, and delivering on audit and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate takes a hands-on approach, leveraging SaaS revenue accounting expertise and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and operational excellence.

This role reports to our Controller and is open to Remote (US) #LIREMOTE

You will contribute In the following ways:

• Lead monthly revenue close process. Oversee reconciliations of revenue-related accounts and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Stay current on revenue recognition guidance and compliance
• Serve as a partner to our cross-functional teams, including Sales, Revenue Operations, Legal, and Strategic Finance
• Provide education and guidance in contract negotiations to enable strategic decision-making while addressing financial and accounting considerations.
• Review customer contracts and ensure timely and accurate invoicing and revenue accounting in line with ASC 606.
• Analyze large and complex revenue transactions and provide appropriate revenue guidance.
• Develop and maintain revenue policies and process documentation
• Establish internal controls over revenue processes and financial reporting.
• Support revenue compliance requirements, including the SOC1 and financial statement audits and tax compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in our revenue accounting operations and systems.

ABOUT YOU

• CPA with 5+ years of accounting experience, public company or fast-growing environment preferred
• Proficiency in SaaS revenue accounting under U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated leadership, including in mentoring teams.
• Experience with implementing processes and systems related to revenue operations and accounting
• Excellent communication and project management skills